Diploma In Graphic Communication

Course details

The Diploma in Graphic Communication is structured to equip you with critical thinking and creative skills in information management, visual language and marketing communication, in order to prepare you for an exciting career in the creative industry. The practice-based modules covering traditional and digital techniques, such as drawing fundamentals and digital media including photography and design, will help you meet the demands of print and interactive platforms. This integrated approach fosters objectivity, creativity and functionality, encourages you to develop your own style, at the same time sharpens your ability to analyse problems and generate innovative solutions.

What will I learn?

Equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to meet the demands of employers, enabling them to perform functional creative design skills

• Engaged in learning and motivated to pursuit higher education
• Confident in the discipline and feel empowered to solve problems
• Able to work in teams flexibly and make informed decisions that will succeed in the work environment

COURSE MODULES

• ACR1000 Language Arts
• ACR2000 Singapore Arts Scene
• ACR3000 Career Skills
• VAF1001 Drawing Fundamentals
• VAF1011 2D Fundamentals
• VAF1021 3D Fundamentals
• VAF1031 Creative Thinking
• VAF1041 Introduction to Visual Arts
• VAF1051 Arts in Practice
• DDM1201 Figure Drawing
• DDM1202 2D Design
• DDM1203 Images, Motion and Narration
• DDM1204 Creative Studio
• DDM1205 History of Design and Media
• DDM2121 Graphic Studio
• DDM2122 Typography 
• DDM2123 Photography & Design
• DDM2171 Visual Culture
• DDM2221 Graphic Studio
• DDM2222 Typography 
• DDM2223 Interactive Media 1: Graphic
• DDM2271 Visual Culture
• DDM3121 Graphic Studio 
• DDM3122 Typography 
• DDM3123 Interactive Media 2: Graphic
• DDM3171 Research Methods
• DDM3221 Graphic Studio
• DDM3222 Graduation Project: Graphic
• DDM3223 Interactive Media 3: Graphic
• DDM3271 Research and Communication Studies
• DDM2129 Graphic Studio 3D*
• DDM2229 Video Essentials: Graphic*
• DDM3129 Integrated Marketing Communication*
• DDM2111 Art Direction 
• DDM2112 Big Ideas
• DDM2113 Persuasive Writing 
• DDM2212 Big Ideas
• DDM2131 Illustration Studio
• DDM2132 Types, Images and Ideas*
• DDM2133 Drawing In Motion*
• DDM2232 2D Animation*
• DDM2142 Camera and Lighting*
• DDM2143 Video Editing*
• DDM2242 Video Expression*
• DDM2243 Audio Post Production*
• DDM2001 Community Based Project*
• DDM2002 Design Entrepreneur*

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualification
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor in recognition of the applicants’ achievements relevant to the course

Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places. However, the Academy may give consideration to talented applicants who excel in Artistic Talent and Creativity, but have not fully met the educational qualifications stated.

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualifications - Singapore
• Educational Qualifications - International
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor
• Age Requirement
• Module Exemption
• Applicants with Special Educational Needs

POTENTIAL CAREERS

• Art Director
• Art Educator
• Branding Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Packaging Designer
• Photographer
• Web Designer